Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District

Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District Downtown Worcester BID is a non-profit established in 2018 to support and promote Downtown Worcester.

Go out to lunch with our MC, 90.5 WICN Public Radio’s Bonnie Johnson, at the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market thi...
08/26/2026

Go out to lunch with our MC, 90.5 WICN Public Radio’s Bonnie Johnson, at the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market this Wednesday, August 26, from 11 am to 3 pm! 🎤

📍Worcester Common Oval (455 Main Street, behind City Hall)

📸 Steve Klamkin

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Many thanks to our sponsors & partners for making Out to Lunch possible! 💙

Presenting Sponsors: City of Worcester, Downtown Worcester BID

SNAP Match Sponsor: Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Downtown Heroes: Guitar Center Music Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Worcester Arts Council

Downtown Booster: WIN Waste Innovations

Friends of Downtown: AC Hotel Worcester, Farm Credit East, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, WeCare 365 AFC

Premier Media Partners: 98.9 NASH Icon, 100FM The Pike, 104.5 XLO, WCUW 91.3 FM

Supporting Media Partners: Manny Jae Media, WCCA, 90.5 WICN, Worcester Central Kids Calendar

🧡 VENDOR LOVE 🧡 Check out our full list of vendors for the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers Market on Wednesday, August 2...
08/26/2026

🧡 VENDOR LOVE 🧡 Check out our full list of vendors for the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers Market on Wednesday, August 26!

🍦FOOD TRUCKS & BOOTHS:
Bogocado
Chef Chuy Tripleta
Cordella's Coffee
Empanada Kingdom
Mr. Munchies
Say Cheese
Sip n Shine Lemonade
Uhlman's Ice Cream

🎨 ARTISTS & CRAFTERS:
Abi's Florals
Angela Kelly
Baakwe Art Center
Body Vybes
Chevere on the Run
Cosmic Unicornz
Eternal Luminescence
Funky Stuff
Gold Rose Art Gallery
Honestly Necessary
One of a Kind
Sally's Creations
SoMariaCo
Sweet Avocado
Tabitha's Cozy Creations
The Golden Foxxe
Tied & True Finds

🍄‍🟫 FARMERS' MARKET:
Bucket List Maple Syrup
Deershorn Farm
Home Fruit Wine
Honeysuckle Farm
REC Mobile Farmers Market
SEACMA Urban Mushroom Farm

💗 NON-PROFITS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Advocates
Best Buddies MA & RI
City of Worcester - Department of Public Works Sewer & Water
City of Worcester - Housing Development Division
City of Worcester - Human Resources Department
City of Worcester - Inspectional Services
City of Worcester - Smart Energy Advice
District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.'s Office
Kiva Centers
LGBT Asylum Task Force
Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives
Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
Nipmuc Indian Development Corporation
Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade
Women's Money Matters
Worcester 311
Worcester Child Development - Head Start Program/Worcester Public Schools
Worcester Common Ground
Worcester Community Action Council
Worcester County Sheriff's Office Regional Reentry Center
Worcester Cultural Coalition
Worcester Family Partnership
Worcester JCC
Worcester Registry of Deeds
Worcester Veterans Center
Your Access Advocates

Please note: This vendor list is subject to change. We apologize for any inaccuracies.

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Many thanks to our sponsors & partners for making Out to Lunch possible!

Presenting Sponsors: City of Worcester, Downtown Worcester BID

SNAP Match Sponsor: Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Downtown Heroes: Guitar Center Music Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Worcester Arts Council

Downtown Booster: WIN Waste Innovations

Friends of Downtown: AC Hotel Worcester, Farm Credit East, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, WeCare 365 AFC

Premier Media Partners: 98.9 NASH Icon, 100FM The Pike, 104.5 XLO, WCUW 91.3 FM

Supporting Media Partners: Manny Jae Media, WCCA, 90.5 WICN, Worcester Central Kids Calendar

This Wednesday, the Worcester Common Oval is going to sound incredible. 🎶Join us for the next Out to Lunch Festival & Fa...
08/24/2026

This Wednesday, the Worcester Common Oval is going to sound incredible. 🎶

Join us for the next Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, August 26, from 11 am to 3 pm, featuring a very special afternoon of music presented by our friends at Crocodile River Music.

At noon, Mozambican artist Albino Mbie takes the stage with his captivating blend of Afro-soul, jazz, and traditional rhythms.

Then, around 1 pm, don’t miss an energizing intermission performance from Haitian group Kandjanwou Rara — bringing the vibrant music and movement of Haitian Rara to the heart of Downtown Worcester.

Come for lunch. Stay for the music. Experience an afternoon connecting cultures, communities, and sounds from around the world — all right here Downtown. 🌍

Get all the details at outtolunchworcester.com.

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Many thanks to our sponsors & partners for making Out to Lunch possible! 💙

Presenting Sponsors: City of Worcester, Downtown Worcester BID

SNAP Match Sponsor: Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Downtown Heroes: Guitar Center Music Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Worcester Arts Council

Downtown Booster: WIN Waste Innovations

Friends of Downtown: AC Hotel Worcester, Farm Credit East, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, WeCare 365 AFC

Premier Media Partners: 98.9 NASH Icon, 100FM The Pike, 104.5 XLO, WCUW 91.3 FM

Supporting Media Partners: Manny Jae Media, WCCA, 90.5 WICN, Worcester Central Kids Calendar

You might be looking at the arepa. We’re also looking at what’s underneath it. 👀Sustainability is something we’ve been t...
08/22/2026

You might be looking at the arepa. We’re also looking at what’s underneath it. 👀

Sustainability is something we’ve been thinking a lot about, and working to build into the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market, for the past several years.

Together with the City of Worcester, Massachusetts’ Department of Sustainability & Resilience, we’ve incorporated more sustainable practices and resources — including thinking about all those plates, cups, containers, and utensils used to serve thousands of lunches over the course of a summer.

For the second year, our partners at WIN Waste Innovations are helping us make a more sustainable choice. At select dates this summer, they’re generously providing compostable serviceware to participating food vendors at no cost.

Our vendors appreciate it. It removes an expense for the small businesses participating in the event AND helps more of the materials used at Out to Lunch make their way into the compost stream rather than conventional waste.

And it’s one piece of a bigger effort. Some other things we’ve incorporated:

♻️ Compost, recycling + waste sorting stations
🙋 City sustainability staff helping you figure out what goes where
🛍️ Reusable farmers’ market tote bags
💡 Sustainability + energy-efficiency resources, including the City’s Smart Energy Advice Program

(And yes, those compostable containers have found some other uses, too. Last year’s microgreens eating contest with Just For Fun Farms was definitely a memorable one. 😂🌱)

These are practical changes we can continue to build on as Out to Lunch grows.

Because what’s in your lunch matters… but so does what your lunch is in. 🧡

Just THREE Wednesdays remain this season for Out to Lunch! Come check it out next Wednesday, August 26, from 11 am to 3 pm on the Worcester Common Oval. ☀️

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Go out to lunch with our MC, WCUW 91.3 Community Radio’s Mike Warren, at the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market thi...
08/19/2026

Go out to lunch with our MC, WCUW 91.3 Community Radio’s Mike Warren, at the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market this Wednesday, August 19, from 11 am to 3 pm! 🎤

📍Worcester Common Oval (455 Main Street, behind City Hall)

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Many thanks to our sponsors & partners for making Out to Lunch possible! 💙

Presenting Sponsors: City of Worcester, Downtown Worcester BID

SNAP Match Sponsor: Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Downtown Heroes: Guitar Center Music Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Worcester Arts Council

Downtown Booster: WIN Waste Innovations

Friends of Downtown: AC Hotel Worcester, Farm Credit East, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, WeCare 365 AFC

Premier Media Partners: 98.9 NASH Icon, 100FM The Pike, 104.5 XLO, WCUW 91.3 FM

Supporting Media Partners: Manny Jae Media, WCCA, 90.5 WICN, Worcester Central Kids Calendar

🧡 VENDOR LOVE 🧡 Check out our full list of vendors for the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers Market on Wednesday, August ...
08/18/2026

🧡 VENDOR LOVE 🧡 Check out our full list of vendors for the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers Market on Wednesday, August 19!

🥖 FARMERS' MARKET:
Broken Creek Vineyard
Bucket List Maple Syrup
Deershorn Farm
European Bakery
Home Fruit Wine
REC Mobile Farmers Market
SEACMA Urban Mushroom Farm
Spicy Water Distillery
The Bee's Kneads Sourdough

🌮 FOOD TRUCKS & BOOTHS:
charCUTErie woo
Chicken & Rice Guys
Cordella's Coffee
Easy Street Tacos
El Sombrero Taqueria
Kona Ice of Shrewsbury
Mac Daddy
Sip n Shine Lemonade

🎨 ARTISTS & CRAFTERS:
Baakwe Art Center
Chevere on the Run
Cosmic Unicornz
Eternal Luminescence
Funky Stuff
Gold Rose Art Gallery
Hole in the Wall Care
Homemade by Hazel
Moore Hill Jewelry Co.
Tabitha's Cozy Creations
The Golden Foxxe
Tied & True Finds

💗 NON-PROFITS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Advocates Reentry Services
American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (WPI)
City of Worcester - Department of Public Works
City of Worcester - Division of Public Health
City of Worcester - Emergency Management
City of Worcester - Housing Development Division
City of Worcester - Inspectional Services
Everyday Miracles PRSC
Latino Education Institute
Live Worcester Now
Love Your Labels
Mechanics Hall
Museum of Worcester
New Start Brain Injury Community Center
Pathways for Change
SCENSOB Foundation
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Strong Towns Worcester
Worcester 311
Worcester Community Action Council
Worcester Cultural Coalition
Worcester Family Partnership
Worcester Public Library
Worcester Regional Food Hub
Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA)
Worcester Registry of Deeds
Worcester Writers' Collective & Worcester County Poetry Association

Please note: This vendor list is subject to change. We apologize for any inaccuracies.

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Many thanks to our sponsors & partners for making Out to Lunch possible! 💙

Presenting Sponsors: City of Worcester, Downtown Worcester BID

SNAP Match Sponsor: Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Downtown Heroes: Guitar Center Music Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Worcester Arts Council

Downtown Booster: WIN Waste Innovations

Friends of Downtown: AC Hotel Worcester, Farm Credit East, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, WeCare 365 AFC

Premier Media Partners: 98.9 NASH Icon, 100FM The Pike, 104.5 XLO, WCUW 91.3 FM

Supporting Media Partners: Manny Jae Media, WCCA, 90.5 WICN, Worcester Central Kids Calendar

If you know Downtown Worcester, there’s a good chance you know Miguel. 🧡And we’re excited to share that he’s been select...
08/17/2026

If you know Downtown Worcester, there’s a good chance you know Miguel. 🧡

And we’re excited to share that he’s been selected for the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2026–27 Leadership Worcester class!

As the Downtown Worcester BID’s Operations Manager through our partners at Streetplus, Miguel spends his days out and about Downtown, leading our Ambassador team, connecting with businesses and property owners, solving problems, and helping make our district cleaner, safer, and more welcoming.

Now, he’ll have the opportunity to take that experience beyond Downtown — learning more about the people, organizations, challenges, and opportunities shaping our entire city and region alongside an incredible group of fellow community leaders.

Miguel also joins several other BID team members who are Leadership Worcester alums, including Program Coordinator Alex Monaco (LW ’26), Marketing Director Lisa Malo (LW ’22), as well as former Program Manager Andrew McShane (LW ’22).

We believe investing in Downtown means investing in the people who care for it every day, and we can’t wait to see what Miguel brings back to from the experience.

Congratulations, Miguel and to the entire incoming 2026–27 Leadership Worcester class! 🎉

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The next Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market is this Wednesday, August 19, from 11 am to 3 pm on the Worcester Commo...
08/17/2026

The next Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market is this Wednesday, August 19, from 11 am to 3 pm on the Worcester Common Oval…

This week’s headliner is K Fingers Band! Led by New England musician and producer Keith “K Fingers” Muhammad, this groove-driven band blends jazz-funk, R&B, and instrumental soul with sax, guitar, and synth-forward sound.

Live music starts at noon. 🎶

Get all the details at outtolunchworcester.com.

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Many thanks to our sponsors & partners for making Out to Lunch possible! 💙

Presenting Sponsors: City of Worcester, Downtown Worcester BID

SNAP Match Sponsor: Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Downtown Heroes: Guitar Center Music Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Worcester Arts Council

Downtown Booster: WIN Waste Innovations

Friends of Downtown: AC Hotel Worcester, Farm Credit East, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, WeCare 365 AFC

Premier Media Partners: 98.9 NASH Icon, 100FM The Pike, 104.5 XLO, WCUW 91.3 FM

Supporting Media Partners: Manny Jae Media, WCCA, 90.5 WICN, Worcester Central Kids Calendar

Did you catch Downtown Worcester BID Program Coordinator Alex Monaco on 90.5 WICN’s *Culture Beat* with DJ Bonnie Johnso...
08/15/2026

Did you catch Downtown Worcester BID Program Coordinator Alex Monaco on 90.5 WICN’s *Culture Beat* with DJ Bonnie Johnson earlier this week? 🎙️

They chatted all things Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market, plus some of the other fun events happening in Downtown Worcester this summer.

Missed it? You can listen now at: https://wicn.cachefly.net/content/player/playlist21061615155310.html — it’s the August 13 episode. 😊

And, you can catch Bonnie in person on Wednesday, August 26, when she’ll be back to MC Out to Lunch on the Worcester Common Oval! ☀️🎶

Huge thanks to our media partners (and GREAT neighbors) at WICN for all their support of our summer events Downtown. 🧡

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